The step-by-step process to Studying in
Australia
- Counselling
- Application Processing
- Response from Institution(s)
- Acceptance of Offer & Issue of e-CoE
- Visa Application, Accommodation & Flight Booking
- Arrival Reception
- Predeparture Preparation
- Departure for Australia
1) Counselling
On study opportunities in Australia ? Walk in for Personal
Counselling Sessions with our experienced IDP counsellors who are
all Australian-educated graduates. We will help you to choose your
course in accordance with your needs. Note: we are an independent,
not-for-profit organisation.
Your counselling can include:
- Briefing on the Australian Education System
- Prospectuses and links to Institutions? Websites
- A Careers Counselling testing
- The Accreditation of Australian degrees
- Our take on Student life in Australia
- Reminders of our Forthcoming Activities
- The range of Exams that IDP offers if required
- Online Programs available
- And FAQs in general
2) Application Processing
Application forms are available at IDP. We will certify your
academic records and forward to the institutions (please bring
original qualifications/transcripts for certification). Application
Fees may be charged by some institutions.
3) Response from Institution(s)
Expect responses from institutions within 2 to 6 weeks. IDP will
mail you any letters of offer. If you are unsuccessful, please
approach IDP for enhanced counselling sessions.
4) Acceptance of Offer & Issue of e-CoE
Accept an offer at our IDP office by paying a deposit (usually 1
semester's tuition fee + Overseas Student Health Cover + other
fees). Your bank draft should be made payable to the institution ?
and will be couriered via IDP. * Note: Applicants from certain
countries will be required to apply for a Pre-Visa Assessment (PVA)
to be approved before they can accept their offer.
Students will also fill in a Survey Form to feedback to us in
regards to our services.
For Engineering Student, attending our Maths Bridging course
will be strongly reccomended!
An electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (e-CoE) will be approved
in 1-2 weeks. You then use the approved e-CoE to apply for a
student visa.
5) Visa Application, Accommodation & Flight
Booking
IDP will assist you with your Visa Application according to your
nationality, age (under-18) or visa category. Visa application fees
will apply.
IDP will advise on your accommodation options, usually available
on the institution website. Do apply early for a better chance of
securing on-campus accommodation. For our Flight Booking services,
please complete a flight booking form with us.
6) Arrival Reception
For airport reception, please Contact our counsellors with your
finalised flight details. Or notify your institution directly if
applicable.
7) Predeparture Preparation
IDP also runs Predeparture Talks to prepare students for their
arrival in Australia. The talks include: Valuable informational
tips and the opportunity to meet up with fellow prospective
students. All outgoing students will be notified of the talks.
8) Departure for Australia
It's almost time to start a new chapter in your life! Here at
IDP, we thank you for your support and wish you all the best in
your Aussie experience. For now, Bon Voyage Mate!